Read the text and choose the correct sentences 1–4 to complete the gaps A–D

1. And last, but not least thing to consider is a warm welcome.
2. Mint, camomile or lime tree are some good additives.
3. Let's follow it step by step to find out.
4. The "king" of the table used to be the samovar.

The Russians love tea. This fact is known all over the world. Many tourists come to Russia not only to try borsch and blini, but also to drink some tea the way Russian people do it. But what makes this ritual so special? A)[1|2|3|4]

First of all, you need to choose the right tea. Before tea was brought to Russia in the XVII century, people used to make tea from berry leaves, such as currant, raspberry, cranberry, etc.

Step two — some dried herbs. B)[1|2|3|4] You may try collecting and drying herbs in advance, or just visit a supermarket or a tea store and buy some nice herbs there.

Also, if you want to have a classic Russian tea party, you should set the table accordingly. C)[1|2|3|4] But one thing hasn't changed. You ought to serve some sweet treats. Because you can't have a Russian tea party without them. Honey, jam, toasts, sweets, gingerbread, cookies — you can serve them all at once, the more the better.

D)[1|2|3|4]The Russians do not gather to drink some tea, they meet to spend some time together and share news. You can have as many teas a day as you want. For example, a good time to have some tea is after a Russian sauna, which is another great Russian pastime.